Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a simple way to stay cool, smoothies are a delicious, easy summer treat. These 7 recipes feature the season’s best bounty, including melon, berries and tropical fruit. Just blend up, grab a straw and go!

Hawaiian SmoothieFor the best taste and color, use a red-fleshed Hawaiian papaya for this exotic, lip-puckering taste of island summer. Guava nectar is available in most markets, in the juice or Latin American section. And papayas are loaded with papain, a digestive enzyme, so this smoothie is a good dessert to settle stomachs after a substantial meal.

Mango Lassi SmoothieA lassi is an Indian smoothie made with yogurt, sometimes offered as an aperitif or a "side" to calm down a fiery meal. Thanks to the ripe mango and orange-flower water (distilled bitter-orange blossoms, available at gourmet markets), this version is sweet and fragrant. It's perfect for an afternoon refresher or an after-dinner treat.

Melon-Ginger SmoothieSpiked with ginger, this smoothie can perk you up after a long bike ride or make a nice starter to a summer meal outside. For a more aromatic variation, use cantaloupe instead of honeydew melon. Bottled ginger juice is available in most health-food stores, or you can make your own by squeezing chopped fresh ginger through a garlic press.

Preparation1. Slice banana and freeze until firm. Blend tofu, soy milk, cocoa and honey in a blender until smooth. With the motor running, add the banana slices through the hole in the lid and continue to purée until smooth.

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